S.F.R SPECIALISES IN ANTIQUE AND MODERN FURNITURE RESTORATION, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON FRENCH POLISHING..
What is the approach used by S.F.R. to restore furniture?
With more involved furniture restoration projects, our specialist team of furniture restorers have a set analytical procedure, in which each piece of furniture is documented to evaluate the best options for repair.
A common approach of any experienced antique furniture restorer is working out how a piece was first crafted. It is important to follow all the same techniques and materials used, where possible, ultimately seeking the least intrusive procedure, preserving as much of the original as possible, in turn retaining the integrity of the antique piece
What furniture restoration and repair services do we offer?
Our expertise is very much associated with period furniture this however, does provide a strong foundation for the restoration of many items of fine furniture and objets d’art. We try to maintain a conservation ethos in all aspects of our work.
These are some of the most common required works:
Repairing broken chair legs
Replacing broken joints
Securing loose joints
Securing loose veneers
Removing scratches
Re-leathering desktops
Re-finishing tabletops
Making new components i.e. carving or machining
Patching new areas to existing timber
Making new drawer runners for chests of drawers
Replacing damaged/missing dust-boards
Treating woodworm
Securing structures/carcasses
Do you offer french polishing services?
In addition to woodwork repairs, Stevens Furniture Restoration London also specialises in traditional French Polishing, using much the same process and materials used 200 years ago. We can offer this service either onsite or take the object away depending on circumstances.
LEATHER FURNITURE RESTORATION AND REUPHOLSTERY
Stevens Furniture Restoration London provides a complete service of re-upholstery on both modern and antique furniture, including leather furniture restoration as well as fabric.
Chair repairs
All chair repairs undertaken on period chairs. constructing new joints, legs, components , and patch work.
Re-leathering of desk and table tops.
With embossing and gilt decoration offering a selection of different coloured leathers
Marquetry
Cutting sections of veneer out to match original surfaces keeping with continuity on decorated surfaces
Woodworm treatment
Offering a 100% eradication using non chemical treatment.
Japanning and Urushi
Repair of continental/export lacquered surfaces.
